Pound-Mole to Kilomole Converter
Convert Pound-Moles to Kilomoles
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Pound-Moles to Kilomoles
To convert from pound-moles (lb-mol) to kilomoles (kmol), you multiply the value in pound-moles by 0.45359237. For more information about pound-moles as a unit of measurement, visit our pound-moles page.
Formula
Kilomoles = Pound-Moles × 0.45359237
or
kmol = lb-mol × 0.45359237
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in pound-moles.
- Multiply it by 0.45359237.
- The result is the equivalent amount of substance in kilomoles.
Examples
- 1 lb-mol = 1 × 0.45359237 = 0.45359237 kmol
- 2 lb-mol = 2 × 0.45359237 = 0.90718474 kmol
- 5 lb-mol = 5 × 0.45359237 = 2.26796185 kmol
- 10 lb-mol = 10 × 0.45359237 = 4.5359237 kmol
When to Convert Pound-Moles to Kilomoles
This conversion is useful when working with chemical calculations that involve both imperial and metric units.
Chemical Engineering
This conversion is essential for chemical engineers working on international projects or with mixed-unit data.
Scientific Research
Researchers may need to convert between these units when working with data from different sources.
Common Pound-Moles to Kilomoles Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Pound-Moles (lb-mol) | Kilomoles (kmol) | Pound-Moles (lb-mol) | Kilomoles (kmol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.45359 | 20 | 9.07185 |
| 2 | 0.90718 | 30 | 13.60777 |
| 3 | 1.36078 | 40 | 18.1437 |
| 4 | 1.81437 | 50 | 22.67962 |
| 5 | 2.26796 | 60 | 27.21554 |
| 6 | 2.72155 | 70 | 31.75147 |
| 7 | 3.17515 | 80 | 36.28739 |
| 8 | 3.62874 | 90 | 40.82331 |
| 9 | 4.08233 | 100 | 45.35924 |
| 10 | 4.53592 | 250 | 113.39809 |
| 15 | 6.80389 | 500 | 226.79619 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pound-mole?
A pound-mole (lb-mol) is the amount of a substance whose mass in pounds is numerically equal to its molecular weight. It is an imperial unit of amount of substance.
What is a kilomole?
A kilomole is a unit of amount of substance equal to 1,000 moles.
How do I convert kmol to lb-mol?
To convert from kilomoles to pound-moles, you divide the value by 0.45359237. For example, 1 kmol is equal to 1 / 0.45359237 = 2.20462 lb-mol.